Inpatient Pharmacist
Dothan, Alabama
Southeast Alabama Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Travel Pharmacist

Location: Dothan, Alabama
Specialty: Pharmacy
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 7 days on / 7 days off (2000-0630)
• Weekend/Call Requirements: Every other weekend as part of 7-day shift; no call required
• Desired Start Date: December 1st

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years hospital experience in pharmacy
• First-time travelers are welcome (no prior travel experience required)

Certifications & Licenses Required

• Registered Pharmacist (RPh) license
• Alabama State License (must be current and renewed before start if expiring during contract)
• IV Certification
• Medication System experience: Pyxis

Required Documents & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License (name must match license and other documents)
• Social Security Card or last four digits of SSN for verification
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, SS trace, nationwide checks, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Employment eligibility verification (I-9 and E-Verify)
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands (updated annually)
• Drug testing: 10-panel within 90 days of start, updated annually
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (only if working in Pediatrics)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella titers or vaccinations (booster or declination required if low titer)
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination required for placements starting on or after 9/15 (no declinations except approved medical/religious exemptions)
  • COVID vaccine is voluntary

Competencies & Training

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Core Exams I-III (preferred from Prophecy; HIPAA attestation required)
• Facility-specific modules must be completed before orientation (no time to complete during orientation)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Shirley’s Law APS Clearance Form and results (time sensitive; must be completed and signed prior to orientation)
• Photo for badge (passport-style, no nose ring, submitted within 72 hours of signing)
• Preferred name for badge confirmation

References & History

• Proof of 2 clinical references within the last 12 months (may extend to 18 months if necessary)
• Complete employment application/resume
• Annual skills checklist for applicable units

This position offers a structured night shift schedule with every other weekend off and no on-call duties, suitable for pharmacists with at least 2 years of hospital experience. First-time travel pharmacists are encouraged to apply. Compliance with all licensing, background checks, health, and facility-specific requirements is mandatory prior to start.